Filed under: Humor, Retail, Odds and ends, .Mac
Better Together at Amazon: Marmite yeast extract and .Mac?
Amazon must be testing some new accessory recommendation algorithms, as they have really branched out on this one: Reg Hardware in the UK has a story about Amazon UK's engine recommending Marmite, a popular sandwich-topping yeast extract in England, with a .Mac subscription. While I don't recommend spreading any Marmite on your .Mac anytime soon, I can see a connection between these two (im)perfect strangers via a former Marmite ad campaign slogan: "you'll love it or hate it." Nutrition facts aside, that seems to describe .Mac in a nutshell these days.
No word on how soon this dynamic combo is shipping, nor how long this offer will last; "act now!"
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Danny said 11:54AM on 11-30-2006
How truly wonderful! If there were an amazon Australia - there isn't right? however weird that seems - maybe they'd pair it up with vegemite (http://www.vegemite.com.au/). Thanks TUAW for bringing a big smile to my face.
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WJKramer said 11:44AM on 11-30-2006
When amazon can't find a match with like items it will pair with items in your shopping cart or items you recently looked at. Nothing new.
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kontorhotel said 2:51PM on 11-30-2006
I stopped using amazon,, for that very reason.. I find it not that reliable.. nice mix though.. Imarmite
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Matt said 6:58AM on 12-01-2006
Actually it was good ol Amazon.com that made the connection. Amazon UK doesn't sell food ... yet.
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mcewen said 9:06AM on 12-01-2006
I can think of few better combinations. Yeah marmite - try it with peanut butter for an American version. Cheers
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mcewen said 9:05AM on 12-01-2006
Marmite, proper crisps and mars bars...come on Amazon, get your act together. cheers
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